Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Hello there! What have you been up to lately guys? As you may have guessed, yours truly has been studying her a** off (and eating more oatmeal than any human being should ever consume, but if you follow her on Instagram you’ll know that by now) and now she’s happy to announce that THERE ARE ONLY THREE EXAMS LEFT!!!

And then graduation day. And I have the most fabulous shoes on Earth so yeah I might ot might not be super excited about that. PINK SHOES. With glitter heels. Aw yeah this girl here is excited!

Sorry if you’re here just for the food (which I completely understand because oh yes yum food is great and it’s even greater if it’s cookie dough what we’re talking about), but this girl loves shoes and all things glitter so she automatically assumes that you guys should too.

I mean, who doesn’t like glitter? That stuff is like sprinkles or in other words: impossible to dislike. That’s why you’re getting a full parragraph of me talking about glitter shoes hehe.

I actually just study in order to get a nice job in order to afford my Topshop shoes addiction. Sorry not sorry.

Anyway, let’s get to the food because if you know me you’ll know that I can go on for hours talking about all things glitter. And believe me, you want to finish reading this post as soon as possible so you can have these bars ready NOW.

Oh man, they’re bliss. Soft, gooey, sweet, chocolaty – they taste so sinful that it’ll make you think that you’re eating the most decadent candy bar. But guess again: these bars are completely healthy, gluten free, free of processed sugars and naturally super high in protein.

Can I have an “aaaaawwwhhhh yeaaaaaaaaah”?

(((Awwwhhhhhh yeahhhhh)))

I like to think that I’m kind of a cottage cheese princess so it was obvious that cottage cheese had to make an appereance here. Now that I think about it, it’s hard to find one of my posts which doesn’t involve cottage cheese in one way or another… That stuff is life.

Then we have some funky chickpeas. Yes I know that you think they’re weird and smelly if you put them in sweets and I get you: I used to think that as well. BUT I promise you cannot taste them here with so much caramel/chocolate goodness going on. Not only are they impossibe to notice flavor-wise, but they also add a buttery, gooey touch to these babies which will make you want to eat the whole pan.

Been there, done that.

However, these lovelies are so full of fiber and protein, that you’ll only need one to feel satisfied so don’t worry about eating them all. They freeze like wonders so you can have them as a perfectly packaged snack anytime.

Students around the world who must go camping in the library in order to get good grades: THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!

Seriously – I cannot think of a single reason why you shouldn’t be making these right now. They’re way cheaper than storebought protein bars, and definitely way healthier than most! They’re quick to make and they freeze and travel like wonders.

Bonus points for the fact that you can feed them to your friends and laugh at their faces when you tell them that they’re actually eating chickpeas and cottage cheese.

They might or might not want to punch you, but I think I can live with that as long as I get cookie dough protein bars.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars

2014-05-19 16:24:40

Yields 12

Fudgy, gooey, chocolaty and amazing - they taste like candy bars but are actually super healthy!

Add all of the ingredients minus the chocolate chips to a food processor and pulse until smooth.

Stir in chocolate chips. Put some of them on top of the bars to make them look pretty.

Bake at 200ºC for 30 minutes. Do not overbake or they'll lose they're gooeyness.

Enjoy warm or cold, they're lovely anyway!

Notes

These freeze and reheat well in the microwave.

Sevia is not optional, if you don't want to use it, add extra sugar.

These bars are high protein, high fiber, low sugar and gluten free.

By honey & figs

earthly taste https://earthlytaste.com/

Bye guys, I’ll be back soon and leave comments in your blog and everything later this week (although I won’t be done with exams until June but that’s another story and another post!). Thanks for your support, you’re like the cookie dough of people! (((((awesome people that is))))).

49 Comments

You honestly do the most insanely wonderful things with cottage cheese. I can’t believe it! I was totally prepared for these to contain protein powder (which I don’t keep on hand) and I’m so excited to see that they use stuff I have in the house! Good luck with your exams, and just think about the amazing job you’re going to get which will buy SO MANY SHOES. 🙂

These bars look fantastic, Consuelo — perfect for breakfast, snacks or dessert! So glad to hear your on the countdown to graduation and you have the pretty, sparkly pink shoes to celebrate in! Good luck on your last 3 exams. 🙂

Consuelo, you are just too funny! Good luck on your exams. The end I near 😀 I’m sure having some of these protein bars will make getting through those finals a bit easier. Thy look fantastic and I love how healthy you made them.

Pink glitter shoes!!!! I WANT!!!!! these chocolate chip cookie dough protein bars – I DEFINITELY WANT! Awwwwwwhhhhhh yeaaaaah! 😉 😀 I’m making these and would love to see my friends’ reactions when they find out the ingredients! These looook insanely DELICIOUSSSSS Consuelo! Pinned!!!

Amazing, Consuelo! You would never know by looking at these that they are so healthy.
It sounds like the light is at the end of the tunnel now too with your exams. I see a new pair of glittery shoes for you on the horizon! 🙂

These look so good. Our exams has just started and I’ve been handing in tons of assignments the last couple of weeks. These will definitely become handy during the next weeks 😀 Thanks a lot
And good luck in the last exams!

I bought the bestest shoes ever for my graduation last year. I wore them again the other night and felt so damn proud of myself for surviving school. I bet you’ll feel the same way about your pink gems…

I just love your healthy recipes, they encourage me to investigate healthy options! Glad to see you again on the blogesphere (or whatever they call it..). ps. love the pink glitter high heels..hope to see a picture 🙂 xoxo

This recipe is unreal, Consuelo! You have a talent for taking the most indulgent and mouth-watering treats and somehow turning them into healthy recipes! These just sound amazing… Good luck with the rest of the studies 🙂

These look amazing!! I have just recently gotten into protein bars! They are so filling… duh! Haha… but I’ll bet yours are wayyyy better than the store bought ones. Also, congrats on only 3 exams left!! So exciting!! 🙂

So, does the glitter stay put on the heal of the shoe? In my experience glitter has a way of getting everywhere..yikes..but, I will come clean up your glitter if you pay me with a batch of these protein packed, chocolate filled bars!

Hello!
Yesterday I found your fantastic blog (at pinterest I think) and have aready ticked lots of yummy recipes to try!
I love healthy treats that taste indulgent and I try to do lots of them 🙂 My latest sweetening strategy is adding mixed to paste dates to everything. I have also baked ‘millet cheesecake’ lately which was a big hit (I found it here, unfortunately in Polish: http://www.olgasmile.com/sernik-jaglany-czekoladowy.html) If you are interested I could send you translation of the recipe as I really think it’s worth a try! I cannot decide whether it’s more delicious or more healthy 🙂

I am going to prepare your chickpeas protein bars tomorrow. They would be just perfect for the pre-exam night (I’m in the middle of my exam session right now, 3 exams to go as well!).
I have only one question regarding the cottage cheese. Here is how it looks in Poland:http://www.bangla.pl/zdjecia/piatnica-serek-wiejski-d25834_10_4599.jpg
Does your cottage cheese look similar – I mean does it have as much liquid cream as in the photo or should I rinse mine and use only these ‘cottage dice’? 🙂

I did it with my cottage cheese, of course pureed it – as in the recipe 😉
The bars went out perfect! I also added some peanuts that I roasted in honey to have a little crunch in them;) I will use this recipe maaany times as it’s a great base for lots of healthy goodies. I definitely love it! My friends as well (loved the moment when I asked to them to guess what are the magic ingredients of the bars;))
Have a good time and relax after all your exams! xoxo

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